
Slightly Caffeinated
Chris Gmyr, TJ Miller

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Winter blues, PHPTek, tooling gone to far, Prism
Slightly Caffeinated
01/25/25 • 37 min
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of winter weather affecting school schedules, the excitement and chaos of parenting, particularly with Pinewood Derby preparations, and the new responsibilities of coaching a Science Olympiad team. They also delve into their upcoming participation in the PHPTek conference, sharing insights on public speaking and the differences between casual streaming and formal presentations. The conversation shifts to the balance between tooling and manual processes in development, culminating in an update on the progress of the Prism project and its upcoming 1.0 release.
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- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
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- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
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Thanksgiving prep, traditions, and home automations
Slightly Caffeinated
11/23/24 • 44 min
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including coaching a Science Olympiad team, home improvements, and Thanksgiving traditions. They delve into the benefits of home automation and smart technology, sharing insights on their setups and future plans for enhancing their homes with automation. The conversation highlights the importance of family, traditions, and the joy of teaching and learning together.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333
- https://app.plantoeat.com/recipes/8481706 (turkey + wet brine)
- https://store-us.meater.com/products/meater-block (wireless thermometers)
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1GH4C8 (turkey with gratitude cards)
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3lbal7r5hlk2p
- https://www.wyze.com/
- https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/
- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/cameras
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us
- https://us.shelly.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_(standard)
- https://www.digi.com/solutions/by-technology/zigbee-wireless-standard

The Art of Mocking & Building JSON Schema in Prism
Slightly Caffeinated
10/22/24 • 48 min
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their personal updates, work challenges, and the transition from Lumen to Laravel. They delve into mocking strategies in testing, particularly in the context of API calls, and share insights on the development of the Prism package, focusing on JSON schema creation and its implications for software development.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned

Cold Brew, HVAC, Rewriting Docs and BlueSky
Slightly Caffeinated
11/09/24 • 36 min
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal and professional experiences, including updates on work projects, challenges in documentation, home renovation projects, and the potential shift in podcast scheduling. They also explore the emerging social media platform Blue Sky and its community dynamics, as well as new features for their podcast.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://www.terminal.shop/ (coffee)
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social/post/3lacqow7co22a (Prism docs update)
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RTL328?th=1 (humidifier)
- https://masteringlaravel.io/
- https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wys7uju57pkwlqg5ja5lezpz/post/3laei3cc73a2g
- https://bsky.app/starter-pack/mijustin.bsky.social/3l75rwvv4ii24 (Laravel starter pack)
- https://readwise.io/i/chris384 (Chris’s Referral Link)
- https://twitter.com/aschmelyun

All Things Open Recap and Our Most Challenging Projects
Slightly Caffeinated
11/05/24 • 51 min
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share their recent experiences, including camping adventures, Halloween festivities, and insights from the All Things Open conference. They discuss the challenges of various projects they've worked on, highlighting the importance of thoughtful problem-solving and collaboration in development. The conversation emphasizes the evolving landscape of technology, particularly in AI and developer tools, while also reflecting on personal growth through challenging experiences.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
- https://2024.allthingsopen.org/sessions/building-open-source-ai-featuring-granite-continue-olama-a-panel-dicussion-moderated-by-changelog
- https://ollama.com/
- https://ollama.com/blog/ibm-granite
- https://www.continue.dev/
- https://2024.allthingsopen.org/sessions/designing-dx
- https://www.youtube.com/allthingsopen
- https://2024.allthingsopen.org/sessions/how-i-bought-booze-with-a-json-web-token
- https://verifiablecredentials.dev/

Conferences, Prism image support and server
Slightly Caffeinated
10/29/24 • 42 min
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences with autumn, family activities, and the upcoming All Things Open conference. They delve into the pros and cons of multi-track conferences, sharing insights from their own experiences. The conversation shifts to the latest developments in the Prism project, particularly focusing on the new image support feature and its implications for AI integration. Finally, they explore the purpose and functionality of the Prism server, discussing its role as a proxy for various AI models and its potential use cases.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned

GraphQL SDK development & Arc and Zen browser futures
Slightly Caffeinated
11/16/24 • 41 min
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of homeownership, including renovations and unexpected issues. They delve into the world of home automation, sharing experiences with smart devices and thermostats. The conversation shifts to the development of a GraphQL SDK, exploring the complexities and potential solutions for better integration. Finally, they discuss browser preferences, particularly the future of the Arc browser and alternatives like Zen browser, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
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The death of IO domains? Long live Prism!
Slightly Caffeinated
10/15/24 • 42 min
Chris and TJ discuss their recent life updates, including family adventures and seasonal activities. They delve into the potential retirement of the IO domain due to geopolitical changes and its implications for tech companies. The conversation shifts to the successful launch of TJ's new project, Prism, highlighting community engagement and support. They conclude with discussions on future plans for Prism, including feature development and establishing a supportive community.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned

Creativity flywheel, AI & Captcha, and Sparkle is now Prism
Slightly Caffeinated
10/08/24 • 47 min
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with knowledge management systems, the creativity flywheel, and the evolution of AI and CAPTCHA systems. They delve into the importance of open source contributions, the challenges of learning new programming languages, and the comfort of familiar frameworks like Laravel. The conversation culminates in the launch of TJ's new project, Prism, and the significance of community feedback and engagement.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://obsidian.md/
- https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/
- https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/
- https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/09/ai-defeats-traffic-image-captcha-in-another-triumph-of-machine-over-man/
- https://mitchellh.com/writing/zig-donation
- https://x.com/heytjmiller/status/1841870937622221240
- https://prism.echolabs.dev/
- https://github.com/echolabsdev/prism

The Worst Coffee, ClickHouse & Kafka, AI Updates & Coding Tools
Slightly Caffeinated
03/29/25 • 42 min
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent weekend getaways, family activities, and the challenges of managing open source projects. They delve into their fitness routines, coffee preferences, and share insights on technology, particularly focusing on ClickHouse and Kafka for data management. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of AI tools and their impact on development practices.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
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How many episodes does Slightly Caffeinated have?
Slightly Caffeinated currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does Slightly Caffeinated cover?
The podcast is about Coding, Php, Development, Software, Podcasts, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Programming.
What is the most popular episode on Slightly Caffeinated?
The episode title 'Winter blues, PHPTek, tooling gone to far, Prism' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Slightly Caffeinated?
The average episode length on Slightly Caffeinated is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Slightly Caffeinated released?
Episodes of Slightly Caffeinated are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Slightly Caffeinated?
The first episode of Slightly Caffeinated was released on Aug 27, 2024.
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